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Get a solid understanding of project management methods with this comprehensive introductory course. Gain practical experience in proven project management techniques and discover a wealth of valuable, flexible tools that you can use immediately to e... Read More

Get a solid understanding of project management methods with this comprehensive introductory course. Gain practical experience in proven project management techniques and discover a wealth of valuable, flexible tools that you can use immediately to ensure the success of any project in any type of organisation.

Managing Successful Projects gives you the foundation, experience, techniques and tools to manage the various aspects of a project. This is a course that is based on application and case-studies with hands-on exercises and a broad array of practical experiences that can immediately be applied to your job.

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What's covered?

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Module 1: Foundations to Project Management

  • Definition of a Project
  • Project Management Case Studies
  • Project Management in Practice using the Standards
  • Project Management Structure and Lifecycle

Module 2: Initiating a Project

  • Project Stakeholders
  • Project Charters – Management by Objectives
  • Project Scope

Module 3: Planning a Project

  • Project Plans and Work Breakdown Structures
  • Responsibilities
  • Activity sequencing using Logic
  • Estimation Methodologies

Module 4: Controlling a Project

  • Putting Project Control Practices in Place
  • Reporting Project Progress

Module 5: Risk Management

  • Introduction to Risk
  • Risk Management and Tolerance
  • Risk Identification and Analysis
  • Risk Control

Who should attend?

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This is an introductory course that is beneficial for those who are new or have just entered project management. It may be of particular benefit to those who have been working in project teams and are now looking to enhance and expand their skill set and move into a project management position.

What will I learn?

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Participants achieve the following learning outcomes from the programme;

  • Identify and classify project characteristics
  • Understand the benefits of effective project planning and control and describe the key characteristics of each
  • Define project objectives and create a project scope plan
  • Describe how a work breakdown structure is used as an input to developing a project plan
  • Apply the principles behind time and cost estimation
  • Understand the different components of a project schedule and how these can be applied
  • Deliver an effective project management plan
  • Describe efficient tools and techniques for controlling project performance
  • Use a practical process to manage project risk

Who are the tutors?

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Duration
2 training days
Course Times
9.00am - 5.00pm
Delivery Mode
This programme is available In-House

What They SayWhat They Say

The highlight was the energy with which the course was rolled out – maintaining attendees attention

– John Culleton, Capital Procurement Specialist, Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals

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